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Acorn vs Luminance HDR
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Acorn
7.0Image editor focused on simplicity
Luminance HDR
7.0Provides a workflow for HDR imaging
| Metric | Acorn | Luminance HDR |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Media & Design |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 72 | 15 |
| 90-day Installs | 159 | 45 |
| 365-day Installs | 794 | 245 |
| Version | 8.5.1 | 2.6.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 11.3K | 656 |
| GitHub Forks | 1.0K | 102 |
| Open Issues | 15 | 97 |
| License | — | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 10mo ago |
| First Seen | May 6, 2013 | Jun 29, 2014 |
Reviews
Acorn
Acorn is a simple yet powerful image editor designed for ease of use, making it ideal for casual users and those who value a streamlined experience. It offers essential image editing tools without overwhelming complexity.
Acorn is an image editor focused on simplicity and ease of use.
Pros
- + Focus on simplicity and ease of use
- + Regular updates and active development
- + Mature codebase with strong community support
Cons
- - Memory issues with certain file types
- - No support for pluggable extensions
- - Unknown license status
Luminance HDR
Luminance HDR offers a comprehensive workflow for HDR imaging, making it ideal for photographers and HDR enthusiasts seeking advanced image manipulation tools.
Provides tools for HDR image creation and manipulation, offering a complete workflow for photographers.
Pros
- + Comprehensive HDR workflow with advanced tools
- + Open-source under GPL-2.0, supporting community contributions
- + Cross-platform support, including macOS via Homebrew
Cons
- - No auto-update feature for the application
- - Limited community discussion on macOS platforms